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Forged in Fire・6 minutes read
Zane and Chris compete to recreate an iconic weapon, the Revolutionary War spontoone, using different materials and techniques. Chris emerges as the champion, winning $10,000, while Zane gracefully accepts defeat, proud of his work and seeking further improvement.
Insights
- Zane chose 5160 steel for durability and heat treatment, while Chris opted for a Damascus billet with multiple layers, showcasing different approaches to crafting iconic weapons.
- Despite Chris winning the competition with his razor-sharp weapon, Zane's blade was praised for its thrusting ability and balance, emphasizing that success can be achieved through different strengths and skills in weapon-making.
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Recent questions
What materials did Zane use for the blade?
5160 steel
What type of billet did Chris plan to create?
Damascus
What tests did the bladesmiths undergo?
Kill test, strength test, sharpness test
Who emerged as the champion of the competition?
Chris
How did Zane react to the outcome of the competition?
Graciously accepted defeat
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"Forged in Fire: Chris Wins $10,000"
- Zane and Chris are informed they made it to the final round of a competition to recreate an iconic weapon, the Revolutionary War sergeant spontoone.
- Zane decides to use 5160 steel for the blade due to its heat treatment properties and durability under stress.
- Chris plans to create a Damascus billet with multiple layers for his weapon.
- Zane and Chris work on shaping their weapons, including the blade, socket, crossguard, and spear.
- Both bladesmiths undergo a kill test, where Zane's weapon is praised for its thrusting ability and balance, while Chris's weapon impresses with its weight and rib-crunching ability.
- Zane and Chris pass a strength test by firing their weapons at a wooden wall, with both weapons remaining intact and sharp.
- In the sharpness test, Chris's weapon proves to be razor-sharp, while Zane's weapon shows some damage at the tip.
- Chris emerges as the "Forged in Fire" champion, winning $10,000, while Zane graciously accepts defeat, proud of his work and aiming to improve further.
